How to Locate Discontinued Cosmetics
"Discontinued" is a terrible word to hear when you go to buy your favorite makeup. For months, you may have been liberally using your favorite shade not knowing that it might be the last of it you would find. When you went to the store to restock, you found that you had to change your signature look because your favorite makeup is not available. If you feel you absolutely must have more of your favorite discontinued cosmetic, you may still have some options. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Call the cosmetic line's customer service department. Companies don't advertise this service, but many brands keep discontinued cosmetics for a couple of years and sell directly to customers. Ask about leftovers you can buy. The customer service representative also may be able to refer you to an outlet or website where you can buy the discontinued cosmetics. If no leftovers are available, the rep may be able to suggest a close match you can try instead or let you know if your old favorite is scheduled for a comeback under a different name.
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Visit outlet stores. You can shop around at brick-and-mortar outlets such as Big Lots or try online outlets. Discount Makeup is an online retailer well known for selling discontinued makeup. You can also try eBay, Amazon and Overstock.com.
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Leave a post at an online community of people who are interested in makeup. See if anyone there has some unopened packages of your old favorite that she will swap with you. Makeup Alley is one such community
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Have a specialty company recreate it for you if all else fails. Companies such as Three Custom usually sell to makeup artists who work for celebrities. Such companies can match the shade and even the texture of your old favorite, but for a price.
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Take advantage of programs called Gone but not Forgotten and Farewell Favorites if the discontinued makeup was manufactured by Estee Lauder. You may purchase up to six items through these programs.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit Cosmeticsandmore.com to search through cosmetics from Almay, Revlon and Ultima II.
Lancome, Molton Brown and Nars sell discontinued makeup through these websites: Lancome-USA.com, Moltonbrown.com and Narscosmetics.com.
References
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Comments
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Upon-Request
Mar 18, 2009
You've listed some good resources for finding your favorite discontinued items - I've used Estee's before. eBay is another place you can find them sometimes. Thanks :)
